Representative Waters Criticizes Treasury Secretary Bessent on AI Policy at Committee Hearing
Representative Maxine Waters criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a House Financial Services Committee hearing regarding the Trump administration's artificial intelligence policies.
Baltimore, MD, September 15, 2026 —
During a recent session of the House Financial Services Committee, Representative Maxine Waters voiced criticism directed at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The hearing focused on the artificial intelligence policies implemented during the Trump administration.
Specific details regarding the exact date of the hearing, the duration of the exchange, or the precise nature of Representative Waters’ criticisms were not detailed in the provided summary. However, the core of the discussion revolved around AI policies established under the previous administration.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was present to address questions from committee members. The focus of the proceedings was to examine and discuss the ramifications and strategies concerning artificial intelligence as shaped by the Trump administration’s directives.
The House Financial Services Committee serves as a key body for overseeing financial institutions and policies in the United States. Hearings of this nature are typically conducted to gather information, scrutinize policy decisions, and hold federal officials accountable for their departments’ actions and strategies.
No further information was provided regarding the specific points of contention raised by Representative Waters, Secretary Bessent’s responses, or any subsequent actions or decisions stemming from the hearing. The extent of the policy review and the specific areas of AI policy under scrutiny were not disclosed in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Max Rego on thehill.com, see more information here.
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